Dan Critchlow Archives: 05/2023

Takehiro Tomiyasu’s participation in pre-season with Arsenal is in doubt, with the defender possibly out of action for longer than originally expected.

Oleksandr Zinchenko was in training with the Arsenal squad on Saturday, despite reports that he’s out injured for the remainder of the season.

Arsenal are reportedly showing strong interest in RB Leipzig’s Mohamed Simakan, despite the defender’s recent contract extension.

Arsenal remain the favourites to sign Declan Rice this summer, but the Gunners reportedly wish to pay less than the £100m West Ham want as Manchester United try to complicate matters.

Joe Willock has admitted it hurt when he realised Arsenal wanted him to leave for Newcastle United, having not initially expected to make his loan move permanent.

Chelsea would be one of the beneficiaries if Arsenal sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace this summer, according to a report.

The competition continues to stack up for reported Arsenal target Moussa Diaby, with Paris Saint-Germain the latest touted with a summer interest.

Aaron Ramsdale’s new deal with Arsenal is reportedly set to last for the next five years, though it won’t be officially signed this week.

Erling Haaland has won the Football Writers Association’s Footballer of the Year award, but two Arsenal stars finished in the top three.

William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko are set to join Mohamed Elneny and Takehiro Tomiyasu in missing the rest of the season, according to a report.

Moises Caicedo’s agent has called Arsenal a great team and confirmed his client dreams of Champions League football, but he’s focusing on Brighton for now.

Arsenal have scouted Leicester City defender Timothy Castagne this season as they consider a move for a backup right-back.

Arsenal are confident they can agree on a contract extension with William Saliba, joining a number of other players to commit their future this season.

Juventus wanted to sign Gabriel Magalhaes from Arsenal last summer, but the Gunners now consider the defender “more than untouchable”.

Aaron Ramsdale has agreed on a new contract with Arsenal, accepting the club’s proposal, according to a report.

Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Alexei Rojas have been named in their respective countries’ u20 squads for the u20 World Cup this summer.

Granit Xhaka’s wife is reportedly keen to return to Germany, but Bayer Leverkusen’s sporting director is staying tight-lipped on links with the Arsenal man.

Arsenal face competition from Manchester United for their primary summer target Declan Rice, as the Gunners look to strengthen in three positions.

Newcastle United are preparing an offer for Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, reportedly one of Arsenal’s key summer targets.

Sky Sports announced a new broadcast agreement earlier this week, with a couple of elements that will be relevant to Arsenal fans.